Unfortunately, the really cool looking planes, like the various warbirds, are not easy to fly. They are virtually impossible for a beginner to fly. As an analogy, try juggling four glass balls while riding on a unicycle. If you have never juggled four balls, and have never ridden a unicycle before, how long before you break the first ball?
If you want to get a decent looking plane that is good for a beginner, check out the HobbyZone SuperCub:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HBZ7100